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Bauman’s Bell-shaped Cone Ink Bottle

Categories Ink Bottle
Material Glass
Markings See narrative
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin United States
Date or Era circa 1870
Measuring 2 ⅝” high

Early applied lip Bauman’s aqua-colored ink bottle from Pittsburgh – “Bauman’s Ink Pittsburgh” is embossed on the front of the bottle. Hand blown, bimal, early post mold smooth base, drippy applied square ring lip, round bell-shaped cone ink with shoulder ring. The bottle has one pinhead nick on the base edge.

Sold for $85 in October 2023

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